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My husband and I decided to have dinner here last night after dining here 5 years ago, sadly, it was not what we expected. We like to support local businesses and had high hopes of having a pleasant outdoor dining experience here; thus sad to report that was not the case. The outdoor patio area is in desperate need of a makeover! The patio was once painted and needs to be re-coated, but has been clearly left go. An umbrella beside our table was torn, weathered, and mildewed. The planters look nice, but there needs to be some work in cleaning the outdoor area and giving it more curb appeal. My $8 quinoa and lentil appetizer came out in a tiny cup that had a sizable chunk out of out it/ chipped... a big disappointment for an establishment that advertises itself as fine dining. The feature entree special was scallop corn fritters and fries. My husband ordered this. It was the size of an appetizer and had very few pieces of scallops in it. I had the grilled cheese and gazpacho. Both were very tasty, but it was a lunch-size portion at best. We felt it was overpriced for what it was. The menu options are extremely limited. Our service was average. I was never offered a refill on my water and we had to ask for utensils when our food was served. The interior has a nice ambiance with exposed brick walls and a nice bar! This could be a really neat little restaurant, but it needs improvement!

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Ask aeglobetrotter about Bistro 71

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We dined at Bistro 71 on a Friday night. We had two of the evening's specials, a chicken and pasta dish, and a ribs dish. Both had excellent flavor. The portions were moderate but not too small. Our server was attentive. We ate on the back patio which was nice except for one persistent fly. A couple making the rounds of the tables, who we assumed to b e the owners, were very friendly and cordial. Just about the only thing that was not perfect was that the ribs were not quite hot enough, but my partner judged them okay. I would have asked to have them heated. Overall, good food, nice atmosphere, easy parking, good service. Give it a try.

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Ask IIbeach1 about Bistro 71

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Thank you Trip Advisor. We found Bistro 71 from TA when we were driving through the area. The food and the service were excellent. We had two appetizers (fries and lamb), and two main dishes (scallops and duck). Everything was tasty and perfectly cooked. I don't give out 5 stars casually, but we couldn't find anything wrong with our meal. It seemed pricey for a place like Chambersburg, but the price was fair for a first class meal.

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Ask jxx9595 about Bistro 71

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We stopped in Chambersburg while traveling, and thanks to the positive reviews in Trip Advisor and Yelp, decided to give it a try. Every aspect of our meal was superlative from drinks to dessert. Service was wonderful as was Larry, the proprietor. It's not cheap, but well worth it.

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Ask Larry K about Bistro 71

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When traveling through the area, YOU MUST DRIVE 5 minutes off I-81 and stop to dine at this wonderful bistro or you will be missing something special and the gem of Chambersburg! Food is creative, well prepared and the flavors are outstanding.Lamb Lollipops, Crab Mound, Southwestern Salad and Oyster special were are amazing in quality and taste. THEN WE HAD THE MOCHA CRUMBLE which was the perfect end to a great meal! Larry and Barb who own this place are visible and wonderful hosts, engaging the patrons and they get what customer service is all about. We are foodies and will be back. Might even come for the weekend just to dine here again.

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Ask Michael W about Bistro 71

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